And in an even more shocking disclosure, Newt’s mother asserts in the explosive documents that she was battered by her husband while pregnant with the future Speaker of the House.

Despite those horrific charges, insiders reveal that Newt forgave his dad and they became fast friends.

Now sources say the 68-year-old White House contender’s close relationship with his vio­lent father is bound to ignite a new scandal because the veteran politician has been a major cru­sader against domestic violence – and even co-sponsored the Violence Against Women Act in 1994.

A political source told The ENQUIRER: “Newt is going to face some heavy questioning because while he’s been a major opponent of domestic violence, he secretly reconciled with his wife-beating father.”

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